About Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena is a freelance writer for both Country Music News and Country Music On Tour. Want to collab on some content? Email me. Want my rates for commercial promo work? Get them right here.

Jamey Johnson: Macon

Jamey Johnson releases “Macon,” a single from his newest album The Guitar Song. Although Jamey Johnson’s new album will not be released until September 14th, fans can go to any major online music retailer or http://www.JameyJohnson.com to buy his new single. “Macon” is a southern rock infused song which he will debut on The 2010 CMT Music Awards. Johnson has asked a few surprise guests be part of his performance so tune in to see it Wednesday, June 9th at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT. Take and listen and let me know what you think!Country Music Photo Gallery

Tim, Faith, and Flood Recovery

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are ready to perform their hosting duties at an all-star benefit concert for Tennessee flood relief June 22 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Proceeds from Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert For Flood Recovery go to The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee. Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Amy Grant, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Michael W. Smith will perform. Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher and Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz will also appear. Additions are expected. Country Music Photo Gallery

Jo Dee Messina:Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE

Jo Dee Messina has released the first of three EP’s titled Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE. Jo Dee Messina’s newest album, Unmistakable Trilogy:LOVE has arrived, and is the first of three releases for 2010. This is Jodee’s latest material in six years and displays both her songwriting skills and her abilities as a co producer. Fans check out these previews of Messina’s newest material.  http://www.jodeemessina.com/music/index.php Tour Dates: 06/13/10 Nashville, TN @ CMA Music Fest -Riverstages 06/17/10  Memphis, TN @ Kix On Beale Street 06/18/10  North Lawrence, OH @ Clay’s Park 06/19/10  Nashville TN – Grand Ole Opry 06/25/10  Cadott, WI @ Countryfest 06/26/10 Fort Yates, ND @ Prairie Nights Casino Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood – A History in Fashion

Carrie Underwood is the subject of this week’s Billboard Photo gallery as they chronicle her fashion evolution. Carrie Underwood is known for her amazing class and style, but she hasn’t always been the svelte fashion plate she is today. Take a look as Billboard magazine explores the many hits and misses from Miss Carrie’s closet: Carrie Underwood Fashion Country Music Photo Gallery

Dierks Bentley: Up On The Ridge

Dierks Bentley’s newest album, Up On The Ridge, released today. This is Dierks Bentley’s 5th album and offers fans some bluegrass roots that motivated him to becoming a country musician. I fell in love with this kind of music the first time I walked into the Station Inn with a fake I.D. at 19 years old … these guys, who were my age, were playing their instruments so hard it knocked your head back. After that, I never missed a Tuesday night there in almost eight years,” explains Bentley. “Without the whole bluegrass community taking me in, I would have had no place to start from. It is my foundation. Track List for Up On The Ridge: 1. Up On The Ridge (Written by Angelo Petraglia, Dierks Bentley, Background Vocals by Alison Krauss) 2. Fallin’ For You (Written by Shawn Camp, Paul Kennerly, Background Vocals by Chris Stapleton) 3. Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) (with The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile) (Written by Bob Dylan) 4. Rovin’ Gambler (with The Punch Brothers) (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley) 5. Draw Me A Map (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background Vocals by Alison Krauss) 6. Bad Angel (Featuring Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson) (Written by Verlon Thompson, Suzi Ragsdale) 7. Fiddlin’ Around (Written by John Scott Sherrill, Shawn Camp, Jeff Austin, Background Vocals by Vince Gill) 8. You’re Dead to Me (Written by Tim O’Brien, Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background vocals by Tim O’Brien) 9. Pride (In The Name Of Love) (with The Punch Brothers featuring Del McCoury) (Written by Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson) 10. Love Grows Wild (Written by Julie Miller, Buddy Miller) 11. Bottle to The Bottom (featuring Kris Kristofferson) (Written by Kris Kristofferson) 12. Down In The Mine (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background vocals by Sonya Isaacs) Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Music’s Top 25 Artists

Billboard Magazine shares the top 25 country artists in their books! Billboard Magazine has released a list of the top 25 country music artists of the last 25 years, based on chart performance… so who’s on the list you ask?  Take a look! George Strait Garth Brooks Reba McEntire Alan Jackson Tim McGraw Randy Travis Toby Keith Kenny Chesney Alabama Brooks & Dunn Faith Hill Vince Gill Dixie Chicks Keith Urban Brad Paisley Rascal Flatts Hank Williams Jr. Clint Black Shania Twain The Judds Ricky Van Shelton Dwight Yoakam Martina McBride Travis Tritt LeAnn Rimes For an in-depth recap of how and why these great artists made the list, visit Billboard.com!Country Music Photo Gallery